Brighton boss Graham Potter is surprised by Crystal Palace fans' being critical of manager Roy Hodgson.
Potter's side aim to extend their six-game unbeaten Premier League run by inflicting a third straight defeat on Palace when the two derby rivals meet at the Amex Stadium on Monday.
A banner was put up outside Palace's training ground earlier this week by fans demanding change to a 'pandemic of apathy' at the club, and to 'restore the pride, ambition and vision'.
“I can't speak on behalf of Crystal Palace fans, all I can say is that Roy is someone I respect a lot," Potter said.
“He's had an amazing career and he's done an amazing job at Crystal Palace to keep them in the league for so many years."
Palace have lost four of their last six, struggling in recent back-to-back defeats at Leeds and at home to Burnley in the absence of injured talisman Wilfried Zaha.
“Sometimes it's just the way results can go, you can have a few injuries and go through tough moments," Potter said.
“But I have a huge respect for Roy and I'm sure he'll come through any tough times."
